A workplace mishap over the weekend left a 19-year-old man dead after he fell into a meat grinder at a food processing facility in California.

The Vernon Police Department told Fox News Digital that the young victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was part of the sanitation team at Tina’s Burritos, located in the 2600 block of Vernon Avenue.

Officials said that the Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to assist with what was described as a “fatal industrial accident” in regard to a male subject that was found in the meat grinder, which was called an industrial-grade kettle.

Authorities said the fatal accident happened around 9:30 p.m. and is being treated as an “industrial mishap,” as the victim was cleaning an industrial food processor when the machine unexpectedly activated.

Full frame of factory working process where employee organizing work of an industrial meat grinder machine (Getty Images)

The company added that their “hearts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and worked alongside him.”

“This is a devastating loss for everyone at Tina’s. We are cooperating fully with local authorities and Cal/OSHA in the ongoing investigation, and our focus remains on honoring his life, supporting those who are grieving, and maintaining the highest safety standards in our facility,” the statement concluded. 

Detectives with the bureau are also investigating the incident and said no foul play is suspected. 

Officials from the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration are also assisting in the investigation.  

Vernon is located approximately five miles south of downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County.

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com